- Play a vital role in supporting patient care and advancing clinical research at Australia's foremost cancer centre
- Salary packaging | Additional leave | Close to public transport

About the role

Join our Biochemistry Laboratory, where you will contribute to high-quality laboratory services supporting patient care and clinical research. Your responsibilities will include routine specimen handling and processing, biochemistry testing, instrument maintenance and quality control, stock management and administrative duties.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to Public Pathology Victoria (PPV), an integrated pathology network bringing together four leading public hospitals to strengthen pathology services across Victoria and advance clinical excellence, innovation, research and health outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

- Handle and process pathology specimens safely and efficiently, following PPE requirements and prioritising urgent requests to support timely patient care.
- Prepare analytical instruments for daily use, including routine maintenance, calibration, quality control and troubleshooting.
- Enter pathology results for referred specimens for scientist validation, review pending specimen lists and complete administrative tasks as directed.
- Receive and manage laboratory stock, including reagent preparation, labelling and storage, following manual handling requirements.
- Respond to client enquiries professionally, follow up requests and escalat...

About you





You have a Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science or equivalent qualification, along with:

- Experience in routine biochemistry testing
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and secure laboratory practices
- Experience with electrophoresis methodologies (highly regarded)

Benefits of Working at RMH

- Meaningful Work Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
- Career Growth Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
- Supportive Culture & Belonging Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
- Innovation Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
- World-Class Excellence Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct- one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
- Enjoy great employee benefits Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full‑time staff (role/EBA dependent).
- Work in the Parkville Precinct Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

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📌 Scientist Grade 1 (Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne Health
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